Nambu Ammo

Zorba · 02-23-2020, 12:33 AM

Those of us who are the proud owners of the superior Nambu pistol know that finding rounds for it can be a problem. There have been complaints about the Precision Cartridge offering (when its available), although I myself have had no problems shooting it.

I just found out about a new offering, "Steinel": https://www.steinelammo.com/product/...-fmj-50-count/
Supposedly the bees knees, but expensive, even by pricey Nambu ammo standards. I'll probably be ordering a box to try...
They also have other obsolete calibers, including 9mm Largo! No .32 rimfire though.

Edit: I went ahead and purchased, coupon code FREESHIP does just that, at least today! I know John in particular will want to jump on this deal!

Edward Tinker · 02-23-2020, 02:00 AM

I have been lucky and picked up four or five midway boxes, but this is decent price especially if you reload for the brass.

DonVoigt · 02-23-2020, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the info, new suppliers are always good to have.

I've seen folks asking $80 to 100 box for Midway 50 rnds; but $40-50 is more the norm.
So maybe $55 is not too crazy- but for sure high enough!

Zorba · 02-23-2020, 06:47 PM

I expect to pay $1/rd for Nambu ammo. Obscenely expensive, but even John would know that its totally worth it for the superior Nambu shooting experience!

lugerholsterrepair · 02-23-2020, 11:41 PM

Zorba, Uhhh..superior to what exactly? I love your enthusiasm..But $1.00 a round is mighty superior I have to say! It would make me a re loader! Last week we went out and emptied 400 rounds of various calibers in an hour and a half. Glad I don't have a Japanese machine gun!

Eugen · 02-24-2020, 09:08 PM

I started handloading when I retired because I had the time and I wanted to craft special load just for each of my vintage firearms. I love it even if I am not saving money. You may wish to reload to save money and enjoy a new dimension of your hobby. Yes, I even reload for my 7,65 Ortgies, and that is challenging.

Curss · 02-25-2020, 03:02 AM

I believe I have heard of them mentioned on the youtube channel Forgotten Weapons.

Zorba · 02-25-2020, 08:25 PM

That's how I found out about them. Gun Jesus mentioned them in a Nambu T94 video.

Curss · 02-27-2020, 07:16 AM

I quite enjoy watching his video's. A shame this Steinel company doesn't make any of the Type 26 Nambu revolver ammo.

Zorba · 02-27-2020, 10:06 PM

Yea, and I was thinking it would be nice if they made .30 Luger as well. Received my Steinel Nambu ammo today, and its fine looking ammo! Headstamped GRAF 8MM NAMBU

Curss · 02-28-2020, 04:40 AM

Ya know, I had the same thought on the .30 Luger ammo. Please post if the ammo is good, hopefully they will come out with different calibers too.

02-23-2020, 12:33 AM	#1
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Nambu Ammo Those of us who are the proud owners of the superior Nambu pistol know that finding rounds for it can be a problem. There have been complaints about the Precision Cartridge offering (when its available), although I myself have had no problems shooting it. I just found out about a new offering, "Steinel": https://www.steinelammo.com/product/...-fmj-50-count/ Supposedly the bees knees, but expensive, even by pricey Nambu ammo standards. I'll probably be ordering a box to try... They also have other obsolete calibers, including 9mm Largo! No .32 rimfire though. Edit: I went ahead and purchased, coupon code FREESHIP does just that, at least today! I know John in particular will want to jump on this deal!

02-23-2020, 08:59 AM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Thanks for the info, new suppliers are always good to have. I've seen folks asking $80 to 100 box for Midway 50 rnds; but $40-50 is more the norm. So maybe $55 is not too crazy- but for sure high enough! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-23-2020, 11:41 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	Zorba, Uhhh..superior to what exactly? I love your enthusiasm..But $1.00 a round is mighty superior I have to say! It would make me a re loader! Last week we went out and emptied 400 rounds of various calibers in an hour and a half. Glad I don't have a Japanese machine gun! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-24-2020, 09:08 PM	#6
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 768 Thanks: 372 Thanked 603 Times in 320 Posts	I started handloading when I retired because I had the time and I wanted to craft special load just for each of my vintage firearms. I love it even if I am not saving money. You may wish to reload to save money and enjoy a new dimension of your hobby. Yes, I even reload for my 7,65 Ortgies, and that is challenging. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

02-25-2020, 03:02 AM	#7
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	I believe I have heard of them mentioned on the youtube channel Forgotten Weapons. __________________ -Chris

02-23-2020, 02:00 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	I have been lucky and picked up four or five midway boxes, but this is decent price especially if you reload for the brass.

02-23-2020, 06:47 PM	#4
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	I expect to pay $1/rd for Nambu ammo. Obscenely expensive, but even John would know that its totally worth it for the superior Nambu shooting experience!

02-25-2020, 08:25 PM	#8
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	That's how I found out about them. Gun Jesus mentioned them in a Nambu T94 video.

02-27-2020, 07:16 AM	#9
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	I quite enjoy watching his video's. A shame this Steinel company doesn't make any of the Type 26 Nambu revolver ammo. __________________ -Chris

02-27-2020, 10:06 PM	#10
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Yea, and I was thinking it would be nice if they made .30 Luger as well. Received my Steinel Nambu ammo today, and its fine looking ammo! Headstamped GRAF 8MM NAMBU

02-28-2020, 04:40 AM	#11
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Ya know, I had the same thought on the .30 Luger ammo. Please post if the ammo is good, hopefully they will come out with different calibers too. __________________ -Chris